LA Observed Are linkage fees the answer? Hosted by Kevin Roderick Jun. 12, 2017 Los Angeles Listen 4 min MORE Mayor Eric Garcetti wants to charge residential and commercial developers a so-called "linkage fee" for permitting them to build in the city. The money would go towards building less expensive apartments in the city, but not everyone is on board. Credits Host: Kevin Roderick Producer: Benjamin Gottlieb